Pilot Resources

Using SimBrief for Flight PlanningPrepare an operational flight plan and understand when a route is optional. Flying Online With VATSIM or IVAOUnderstand optional online flying and which rules take priority. Discord, DVMail, and Official MessagesWhere important airline information comes from and how to get assistance. Understanding UTC Times on Delta Virtual EventsAvoid missing an event by recognizing UTC, EST, and EDT correctly. Reading a METAR for a Simulator Weather BriefingA beginner-friendly guide to wind, visibility, cloud, and altimeter data. Flight Planning for a Direct or VFR TripPlan a flexible Delta Virtual flight without assuming an IFR route is mandatory. Reading Your SimBrief OFP: A Practical GlossaryMake sense of common flight-plan fields before setting up a simulator aircraft.